Sydney in May
5.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
11Rainy days (86 mm)
14:46 hDaylight
05:34Sunrise · 20:20 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -7°C | 118 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.2 |
| February | -1°C | -8°C | 111 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.4 |
| March | 1°C | -5°C | 108 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
| April | 5°C | 0°C | 106 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.4 |
| May | 11°C | 4°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| June | 16°C | 10°C | 89 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| July | 21°C | 15°C | 85 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 22°C | 16°C | 89 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 18°C | 13°C | 104 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
| October | 12°C | 8°C | 131 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.7 |
| November | 7°C | 3°C | 124 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.8 |
| December | 3°C | -2°C | 139 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Sydney in May?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about 4°C.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The best months are August, July, September.